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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1891
Page
6
The shop announces Silk Tersey Mitts as the correct choice for approaching heat. They ordered from a top U S manufacturer last fall, and now have the goods in stock offering the best values in the city. Customers are invited to see them.
Updates from Lacon residents include health trips, visits, and meetings. Mrs Bergstresser of Pueblo guests at McMurtrie mansion. teachers report a profitable Henry Institute. Galesburg and Peoria trips noted. Epworth League social a success. new Owl temperance paper published by B F Scott. county W C T U convention at Congregational church. several absences for vacations. Hood’s Sarsparilla endorsed by New England housewife in ad.
Grain markets ease as supplies rise while prices drift down. Good Templars host ice cream and strawberry festival Saturday Eve. Frank Martin injured during Baptist donation party collision with Miles Walker. Memorial services planned by G A R It Lacon and W R O at M B church to Spain on May 24 at 11 a.m. Citizens attend Monday night pound party for Baptist minister and family.
The piece notes the 36th anniversary of the Freedmen's Bureau and mentions plans for a school event on May 20 to raise funds for a flag. It reports Johe Barton and family moving to Washington next week and a golden wedding anniversary for George Jacobs Jr. and his wife on May 18. It lists scattered family movements and current family counts across generations.
Advertisement touts Bullard Horehound Syrup as a remedy for consumption now called tuberculosis. It claims early symptoms resemble a cold or cough and promises permanent cure or relief if used before advanced disease. Agents listed as J BE. & F. A. Powell.
The column reports Mo residents visiting relatives in Lacon and Missouri. Tanquary George and Lawrence Tanquary recover from illness. Cashious Tanquary and Allison Garrett sold an old threshing machine and bought a new one and will take orders. Bethel youths plan a May list program inviting League participation to aid the community.
David Shearer ships two or three cars of fat stock to Chicago this week. Mrs BE, M. Briggs learns of her father Josiah Hull’s condition. Rev Miller spoke on Freedmen s Aid raising funds. Clara Hepperly visitors from Chicago attend institute in Henry with mother and sister.
Grain merchants report large corn intake and hog shipments while church attendance drops. Community events include a sociable at the Christian church, farm updates, repairs, and local travels. Notables: Thomas Paxton of Hennepin visiting, teachers citing lessons, and plans for next Sunday’s study.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and chest throat trouble with a money back guarantee. It claims la grippe sufferers recover quickly and offers trial bottles free at Dr Powell’s Drug Store with large sizes priced 50c and $1.
The residence of Walter Griffith at Clear Creek burned yesterday while the family was away. The loss is about 2000 dollars, with only 1000 dollars insured by Magnolia Township Insurance Company. No cause is known. On the 80th instant a memorial and decoration service is planned at Magnolia, gathering at 8:00 a.m. to decorate the graves.
The Magnolia Lecture Association closes with a Chalk Talk by Frank Beard at Masonic Hall on Friday May 22. Four humorous delines and admission 23c and 85c for reserved seats. Magnolia Center W OTU meeting May 24 at Friends Yearly Meeting House with program and readings from the World's WCTU.
Last week brought family visits to Alfred Given and Mra Mills, with crossings from Tonica Wenona and Lincoln. A Demarcat contest rehearsal and botany field trip occurred as 80 scholars gathered. WOC OU meets Fannie Griffith, Demorest medal contest at Grange Hall May 23, and mixed travel news from Missouri to California. Magnolia Good Templar lodge invites public installation in Weoona with potential attendance from nearby towns.
The enterprising Powell druggists advertise a free giveaway of Miles Restorative Nervine and Miles Heart Cure. They claim relief from headache dizziness nervous prostration sleeplessness and heart symptoms and offer a free booklet on nervous and heart disorders.
In a note signed J F Gates he extols the current bargain list as surpassing any rival and claims an 18 percent edge over competition after 13 years in the business.
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